Guardianship for a Minor's Settlement

Attorney to Represent Settlement of Minor in South Florida

If you are a parent or guardian who settled a personal injury case for a minor in Florida, have a child who is receiving a large sum of money from inheritance, or are an attorney who needs assistance processing a settlement for a minor child, call us for a free consultation at 800-337-7755 to see how we can help.

Florida law requires Court approval over certain settlement amounts, and may require appointment of a Guardian ad litem to act as an advocate for the minor child. One purpose is for another set of eyes to make sure your child is not being taken advantage of and that the settlement is in the child's best interest.

What is a Guardian ad litem in Florida?

“Guardian ad litem” means a person who is appointed by the court having jurisdiction of the guardianship or a court in which a particular legal matter is pending to represent a ward in that proceeding.

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